2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.19%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.74
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 36% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red, Iron-rich decomposed granite and sandstone, With clay for water retention and a stone fraction for drainage
Orientation Eastern Slopes Of The Helderberg Mountain
Vine Age Cabernet Franc 14 years; Cabernet Sauvignon 24 years; Merlot 14 years
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Pressing Method Single Pressing With A Traditional Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 L and 700 L
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked; 100% destemmed; gently crushed; fermented to a maximum of 30°C with cap punched down 1–3 times daily; bottled by hand on the property on 30 April 2021; production was 83 six-bottle cases and 36 three-magnum cases.
Tasting Notes Medium-deep youthful red; cigar box; red berry; blackberry; cedar; fresh toast; full refined tannins; very long palate; dry finish
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Owner
David Trafford